About Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of progressive music and metal music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, Tool, Joe Satriani, X Japan and Opeth.
From Wikipedia
Progressive metal (often shortened to prog metal) is a broad fusion music genre melding heavy metal and progressive rock, combining the loud aggression and amplified distorted guitar-driven sound of the former with the more experimental, cerebral or quasi-classical compositions of the latter.
The music typically showcases the extreme technical proficiency of the performers and usually uses unorthodox harmonies as well as complex rhythms with frequent meter changes and intense syncopation. The polyrhythmic aspects are especially emphasized in the djent subgenre.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Progressive metal.
- ↑ progressive music
- ↑ metal music
Key artists
- Dream Theater
- Avenged Sevenfold
- Tool
- Joe Satriani
- X Japan
- Opeth
- Jason Newsted
- Gojira
- John Petrucci
- Mike Portnoy
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Progressive metal?
Progressive metal is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of progressive music and metal music.
Where and when did Progressive metal originate?
Progressive metal originated in United States in the 1980s.
Who are famous Progressive metal artists?
Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, Tool, Joe Satriani, X Japan and Opeth.